Corbin Middle School, Corbin, KY
The fiery cigarette factory worker Carmen, one of the most famous characters in opera, seduces the naïve Spanish corporal Don José into a tempestuous relationship that destroys everything he once valued. The four-act opera by French composer Georges Bizet first performed in 1875 and is one of the most popular Western operas of all time. It is based on the 1845 novella of the same name. This production is brought to life by Peach State Opera, Georgia’s premier touring company. Founded in 2009, Peach State Opera is dedicated to sharing the thrill of live opera with small communities in Georgia and its surrounding states by presenting exciting, accessible and portable English-language productions. Twenty-five local vocal students will participate in this performance.